Refusing to back down, U.S. President Joe Biden condemned Russia's allies and issued his own warning, saying any country in support would be "stained by association.". The Biden administration announced sanctions on Russia for military escalation against Ukraine. CO2, H2 and O2 - Cornerstones of the energy transition? For all the talk of China, the Russia factor is still a huge challenge for the Biden administration. Despite problematic past neither China nor Russia are ready to sacrifice their special relations, leave alone hedge against each other. Despite suggestions that Moscows negative stance on Indias support for the Quad may cause some tension in bilateral ties New Delhis appreciation of its special relationship with Moscow combined with its firm stance on retaining strategic autonomy may curtail furthering the US-led Quad. Nearly half of those surveyed wanted to save more. As the Munich Security Conference kicks off today, Russia's absence highlights the antagonism that seems to be intensifying between the country and much of the Western world. A Russian man enters an exchange office displaying US dollar and euro currency signs, in St. Petersburg, Russia, 2 March 2022. Parts of the former Soviet Union (Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine and Crimea) have many pro-Russian emigrants. But the government of Prime Minister Andrej Babis is hanging by a thread. Ukrainians woke up on Friday to the sound of explosions as Russian troops are pressing deep into the country for the second day of a land, sea and air offensive that has so far killed more than 130. While many of the enemies are the ones you'd expect, only 11% of Americans consider China their enemy and just 9% consider Cuba their enemy. Russian President Vladimir Putin during his annual press conference in December 2020 (Kremlin.ru) Published 22 Jan 2021 United States Russia doesnt want to be Chinas junior partner and we cant be a senior one. Your browser does not support the